The fresh hop madness continues in Seattle next week with events at two of my favorite bars in town: The Pine Box in Capitol Hill & Brouwer’s Cafe in Fremont. On October 6 & 7, The Pine Box will host their 3rd annual Fresh Hop Festival. They’ll be breaking out jockey boxes to bring their […]
Entries from September 30th, 2014
The Pine Box & Brouwer’s Cafe to Feature Fresh Hop Beers at Festivals Next Week
September 30th, 2014 · No Comments · Events, Oregon Breweries, Washington Breweries
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Breakside Brewery Takes Top Spot at 4th Annual Fresh Hop Throwdown
September 29th, 2014 · 2 Comments · Events, Oregon Breweries, Washington Breweries
The 2014 Fresh Hop Throwdown at The Noble Fir is in the books, and Breakside Brewery took top honors from the judges with their Fresh Hop Simcoe IPA. 17 fresh hop beers (and one cider) from WA and OR were featured at the event. There was a blind judging of all the beers earlier in the […]
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Machine House Brewery Hosting Toronto Punk Photography Exhibit This Week
September 23rd, 2014 · No Comments · Washington Breweries
Looking for a reason to visit Georgetown and drink some great English-style beers on cask at Machine House Brewery this week? The photo exhibit “TORONTO PUNK + OTHER TROUBLE” from Don Pyle, promoted by Fantagraphics Bookstore, promises to be a unique opportunity. Don’s images from the birth of the Toronto punk scene will be showing […]
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Hale’s Fresh Hop & O’Brien’s Harvest Ale Release Party This Wednesday
September 22nd, 2014 · No Comments · Beer Releases
Fresh Hop Season has been here for a bit now, but things are going to really start picking up steam this week. This Wednesday, Hale’s Ales will release their 2014 Fresh Hop India Session Ale, as well as O’Brien’s Harvest Ale, their long-time fall seasonal. The release party will be taking place in the newly-remodeled […]
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Don’t Forget: Fresh Hop Throwdown Coming Up at The Noble Fir Next Saturday, September 27
September 19th, 2014 · No Comments · Washington Breweries
Fresh hops! There have been a few early season fresh hop beers appearing around town, but we will see most of the fresh hop beers hitting taps and shelves over the next several weeks. I’m re-posting the below….just a reminder to come out and drink a bunch of fresh hop beers next Saturday at The […]
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2nd Annual Piketoberfest to Feature 40 Vendors Celebrating the Fall Harvest on September 28
September 18th, 2014 · No Comments · Events, Washington Breweries
We are entering Oktoberfest season here in the NW and around the world. There will be quite a few places to celebrate, but Pike Brewing’s 2nd Annual Piketoberfest promises to be worth your time and money. $40 covers a large selection of food, 10 drink tickets, live music and more. Your money will also benefit the […]
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Naked City Brewery Announces Upcoming Lineup for The Naked Sessions Concert Series
September 11th, 2014 · No Comments · Events, Washington Breweries
This press release caught my eye with the announcement that the lead singer of local band Pickwick, Galen Disston, would be doing a show as part of Naked City Brewery’s “The Naked Sessions” concert series. If you haven’t seen Pickwick, I’d highly suggest it. This stripped down acoustic set promises to be a treat. I’m […]
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Sample Foggy Noggin Brewing’s Cease & Desist IPA at Beveridge Place Pub This Sunday
September 8th, 2014 · No Comments · Beer Releases, Washington Breweries
You may recall that Bothell’s Foggy Noggin Brewing created a bit of a buzz with their “12th Man Skittles IPA’ last year, which they were quickly forced (by Texas A&M) to rename, hence the “Cease & Desist IPA”. The beer is the same, which uses Skittles in the brew to create a concoction that Beast […]
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5 Places to Grab Beers Before the Seahawks Beat the Packers
September 4th, 2014 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized
Football is back. In case you haven’t heard, the Seahawks kind of kicked ass last year. The Packers are in town tonight for the NFL Kickoff for 2014, and the whole country will be watching. Whether you are going to the game, or you are just coming down to enjoy the free concerts and be […]
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BridgePort Brewing Releases Final Beer in Trilogy Series in Collaboration with Oregon State University
September 2nd, 2014 · No Comments · Beer Releases, Oregon Breweries
In honor of BridgePort Brewing’s 30th anniversary this year, the Portland brewery is releasing a trio of limited edition beers called the Trilogy Series. “Brewers’ Class” is the third release in the series, and the sessionable brown ale is a collaboration with the students of the Fermentation Sciences Program at Oregon State University (OSU). You can listen […]
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